- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- €30,000–35,000/year
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
About Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney is a pioneering British luxury fashion house, founded in 2001 and renowned for redefining modern elegance through a steadfast commitment to sustainability, innovation, and cruelty-free design. As an employer, the brand offers a purpose-driven environment where creativity, craftsmanship, and responsible business practices converge across ready-to-wear, accessories, beauty, and lifestyle categories. Its teams are encouraged to challenge convention, embrace circular thinking, and contribute to a progressive vision of luxury that respects people, animals, and the planet. Working at Stella McCartney means joining an influential global maison with an entrepreneurial spirit and a clear ethical voice.
The Footwear Product Development Assistant supports footwear collection development from prototype launch through production of collection samples, maintaining product data and coordinating follow-up with internal teams, suppliers, and the warehouse. This is a 12-month fixed-term, full-time role based in Novara, with a gross annual salary of €30,000–€35,000.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support prototype launches by preparing supplier information and following up on progress and delivery dates.
- Create and maintain product master data for collection samples, keeping style codes, colourways, and other product details up to date.
- Launch sample production by preparing and issuing sample orders and tracking progress against the collection calendar.
- Manage the carry-over catalogue in Stealth, checking that relevant styles and colourways are correctly set up for the new season.
- Enter orders in the system for warehouse processing and liaise with the warehouse team to resolve discrepancies.
- Keep prototype and sample trackers up to date and flag delays or missing information to the Product Development team.
- Help maintain technical documentation and share product information with relevant internal teams.
Qualifications
- 2–3 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in the fashion and footwear industry.
- Experience using PLM and/or PDM systems and familiarity with Stealth.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with a results-driven approach.
- Good written and spoken English.
Skills
Experience
2–3 years in a similar role, ideally in the fashion and footwear industry.
Workplace
The role is situated in Novara, Piedmont, Italy.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 30,000 to EUR 35,000 per annum.
Culture
Stella McCartney fosters a progressive, purpose-driven workplace where creativity is closely tied to sustainability, innovation, and responsible luxury. The brand encourages collaboration, ethical thinking, and entrepreneurial energy, offering employees an environment shaped by modern design, conscious values, and a commitment to positive change in fashion.
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